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Updated: 03/03/2015

Film Developer:Operates film developing machines to develop photographic film or motion-picture film or to create negatives or prints from negatives using traditional darkroom procedures or photographic processing machines.
Pulls reel of motion-picture film, roll of photographic film, or rack of film... [+] More

Film Developer:Operates film developing machines to develop photographic film or motion-picture film or to create negatives or prints from negatives using traditional darkroom procedures or photographic processing machines.
Pulls reel of motion-picture film, roll of photographic film, or rack of film strips through trapdoor into darkroom. Checks film to determine type processing required, utilizing knowledge of film developing techniques. Feels edges of film to detect tears, and repairs film. Reads work order or feels film for size or notches to define type of process developing time required. Positions racks of film on machine chain links according to developing time required, or threads leader of continuous roll through machine preparatory to processing. Mounts film in guide slot of developing machine according to length of time required for processing, and pulls lever to lower film into processing position. Activates machine that transports film through series of solutions and into drying cabinet to develop and dry film. Observes film passing through machine to determine density of image, and adjusts machine controls to shorten or lengthen path of film through solutions according to observation. Listens for sounds that indicate the machine is malfunctioning, and notifies supervisor or maintenance personnel when repairs are needed.
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